Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

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From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

only a very short time before

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

the act of departing

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

the force of workers available

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

not any; not one

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

recurring again and again

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

express in words

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

move hurridly

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE VICTORS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

precisely as stated

From this reading Then, saluting, this second messenger rode away, leaving Washington and his staff gazing at each other in something very nearly approaching bewilderment.

plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading THE VICTORS.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I am sent by General Lee to say that all is well with the advance corps; success is certain."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

at the time that

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

in or at the place that

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words were hardly spoken, and Washington had had no opportunity for comment, when a horseman, riding hard, his steed covered with foam, spurred up to the group of officers, and saluting the commander, said hurriedly:

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Enoch obeyed General Lafayette's order at the best speed of his horse, and, arriving at that point where the commander-in-chief was directing the movements of his men, the young aid, breathless and excited, repeated that which the marquis had said.